Co-Hosts: Associate Professor Deirdre Hughes OBE, Dr Chris Percy (CCUK Co-Founders) and Chris Webb, Career Development Professional (RCDP) / Careers Writer / Presenter

Date and time: 8th December 2025 from 16.00 -17.00 GMT

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Overview

2025 has witnessed extraordinary developments in artificial intelligence (AI). Large language models, workplace tools and hybrid approches have transformed how we work – often faster than we could anticipate. For policymakers, practitioners, researchers, students and the clients they support, this acceleration raises critical questions: What have we learned? What works? What doesn’t? And crucially, where do humans fit in the loop?

This Christmas special webinar brings together expert panellists and audience voices to reflect on the year’s most significant AI developments in career guidance and explore what lies ahead. We’ll examine real-world lessons from practitioners who’ve integrated AI into their practice, discuss what managers and leaders need to know, and share practical insights for navigating the evolving landscape.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Distinguish AI hype in unwrapping AI advancements. Understand what worked and what failed in 2025, and why keeping humans in the loop remains essential.

Recognise the importance of evidence-based assessment for AI tools. Learn about forthcoming research on a trial assessment protocol for LLM-powered careers advice and why rigorous evaluation and quality-assurance matters for professional practice and client safety.

Anticipate key trends and prepare strategically for 2026. Identify emerging hot topics and develop practical approaches to navigate rapid AI developments while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

Looking forward, we’ll briefly introduce groundbreaking new research, sponsored by the Nuffield Foundation (2026-2027), led by the University of Warwick’s Institute for Employment Research in partnership with CareerChat UK. This study will trial an assessment protocol for LLM-powered careers advice – essential work as we move from experimentation to evidence-based implementation.

Expect honest conversation, festive cheer, audience participation, and a panel of experts who’ll help us identify the hot topics likely to shape career guidance practice in 2026. Whether you’re an early AI adopter or still finding your feet, this session offers space to reflect, learn and look ahead together.